Prom is just around the corner and many people you may know are struggling to organize and pay for the many costs that come along with going to prom. For many high school kids, prom is one of the most anticipated nights of their lives. So much to think about! What dress? What tuxedo? What about pictures, hotel, transportation and more? Help!

We know that everyone going to prom is hoping to ride in style. Give a gift that will take a load off part of the entire prom planning. What kind of gift? An 800 Limo Ride gift certificate!! I know what you’re thinking… cost. Relax get a gift certificate in any denomination you like. Part of the dilemma of paying for service will be taken off somebody’s shoulders. What better gift to give to a son, daughter, niece, nephew or anyone who you know that will need and/or appreciate the help.

Most kids would really appreciate a limousine gift card as transportation can get really costly. Among friends they are most likely splitting costs, so even if you purchased a small amount – it will go along way for your friends or family.

800 Limo Ride is well known for its reliability and customer satisfaction. The other guys are known for cancelling your limousine reservation if something pricier comes along. The car you order will be the car received no excuses! Get the gift card from a reputable company so everyone can rest assured and enjoy the ride!

OK, so we all know the “girls” have their nights, so we can have ours, right?

So, now that that’s settled, what to do? Dinner? Bar hopping? Clubbing? All of the above? Sure! But… who’s gonna draw the short straw and be the designated driver tonight? No one is raising their hand. So what’s it going to be… Cab? Uber? No, not tonight. There’s 8 of you, and you want to live it up in style. It’s settled… you need a limo!

Whichever you choose, you’ll travel in safety and style, with no concerns about getting there, where to park once you’re there, and most importantly, if the drinks are flowing, you won’t be behind the wheel.

One of the most frequent questions we get at 800 Limo Ride is “How many people can fit in a limo?”. This is a rather loaded question. It’s akin to asking your local pizza parlor “How many slices are in your pizza”? Without knowing the SIZE of said pizza, the number of slices is hardly relevant. If they offer a 16 inch pizza, whether it’s cut into 10 slices or 52, it’s the same amount of food. Same with a limousine; the number of passengers depends on which limo you are asking about, and the size and configuration of that limo.

So, when you call a limousine service, the best course of action is to simply tell them “I need a limo for “X number of people”, followed by the simple question “What are my options?”. This will get the ball rolling, and the representative on the phone would then be able to go over the various vehicle types, configurations and capacities.

They may ask if you prefer a traditional ‘sedan-based’ limousine, such as the Chrysler 300 or Lincoln Town Car, a cross-over limousine, such as the Lincoln MKT, an SUV limousine, such as the Cadillac Escalade (shown above), or the Hummer H2. Depending on the fleet of the service, you may also be offered a van-based limo like the Mercedes Luxury Coach, or a limousine based on a bus platform, like the Limo / Party bus.

Some of the choices offer the ability to stand up, some offer toilets, all offer luxury seating, bar, fiber optic lighting and high end digital entertainment systems. Your choice at this point is based on your personal preferences, and/or the recommendations of the service provider.

Hopefully using these tips, and taking the time to do a little research on the fleet(s) of the services you are considering, you will be able to come to the most informed decision possible, and snag the perfect limo for your event. And maybe on the way you can ask the chauffeur to pull over for some pizza. Whether that’s a slice or a whole pie… that’s up to you! But you may want to offer your driver some, as that’s just rude to fill a car with the smell of pizza and keep it all to yourself!

Woo hoo! – St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow. Still looking for something to do?

In the know– What is St. Patrick’s Day??

Saint Patrick’s Day is a day of cultural and religious celebration. It is celebrated annually on March 17, to mark the death date of the most commonly-recognized patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. It’s a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. It’s become a popular holiday in the US. People wear green; otherwise they are prepared to get pinched.

Where it’s happening:

1) Luck of the Puck

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

800 West Olympic Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Come for or an evening filled with food and beverage specials (including green beer), live music and much more.

Whatever you chose, when it’s time for party transportation. We’ve got your LA limousine needs covered. Whether it be a sedan, SUV, stretch limo, Sprinter or Party Bus.. here at 800 Limo Ride, we are more than prepared to accommodate your St. Patrick’s Day needs with our large and varied LA and OC limo fleet.

Our Chauffeurs are experienced and know the Los Angeles area REALLY well.

It’s never a good idea to drink and drive. Go to your event responsibly. Ask about our point to point specials as well as the “St. Patrick’s Day” hourly rate.

OK, let’s say your mom’s birthday is coming up. Maybe it’s a “milestone” birthday like 50, or 75. Sure, you want to throw her a party, or take her to dinner, but it feels like something a little extra is needed. And naturally, that’s where we come in.

Sure, make reservations at one of her favorite restaurants, get her friends together, and arrange the “setup”. Invite mom over, telling her you’re going to take her and dad out for a birthday dinner – but leave the part about her friends and the limousine out. On the big night, have mom and dad drive over to the house, and come inside. The limo can be hiding a couple blocks away. The driver can pull up out front when mom isn’t paying attention. Then you can ask mom to come outside with you because you want to ask her opinion about something in the garden, or whatever. When she walks out, the chauffeur is there waiting, door opened (with optional red carpet and flowers – up to you), ready to whisk mom, dad and the rest of the family off to the restaurant.

Of course, when you arrive at the restaurant, all of your mom’s friends can be there waiting to surprise her! Then it’s dinner, drinks, cake and celebration time. And when the night is over, you’ve got the limo waiting outside, ready to take you, mom and the family back home. It will be a night she’ll never forget. And that’s the kind of night every mom deserves, at least once in their life.

So, if this sounds like a good plan to you, check us out online to get an idea of the types of limousines we have in our fleet. There are enough varieties to suit just about any tastes and capacities. Then give us a call or submit your free online limo price quote request. We’re available 24/7 365, ready and willing to help you plan mom’s special day!